Time in Nunavut right now
Nunavut uses Eastern Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in the one place listed for it.
- Capital
- Iqaluit
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, from 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Iqaluit
- Places listed
- 1
Time zones in Nunavut.
How the places listed in Nunavut split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them. For the history of each zone, see time in Canada on Wikipedia.
Current time in cities across Nunavut.
The place in Nunavut by population, with its local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
No city matches your search.
Daylight saving time in Nunavut: when the clocks change.
Nunavut uses daylight saving time from 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026, following the rules for Eastern Time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Every place listed for Nunavut changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in the rest of Northern Canada.
Places in the same part of Canada as Nunavut, with their time zones and local time. See every one on the Canada page.
Quick answers about time in Nunavut.
Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of Nunavut.
01
What time zone is Nunavut in?
All of Nunavut uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
02
What time is it in Iqaluit?
Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut. It uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.
03
Does Nunavut observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 2:00 local time and clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:00 local time.
04
When do the clocks change in Nunavut in 2026?
In 2026, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The countdown on this page shows the next change.
05
What is the time difference between Nunavut and Toronto?
Nunavut is on the same time as Toronto all year.
06
What is the time difference between Nunavut and New York?
Nunavut is on the same time as New York all year.
07
What is the largest city in Nunavut?
Iqaluit is the largest place listed for Nunavut, with about 7,429 people. It uses Eastern Time.
08
How many time zones does Nunavut have?
Nunavut has one time zone, Eastern Time, so every place listed shows the same time.
09
Which other provinces and territories use Eastern Time?
Ontario and Quebec also use Eastern Time for all or most of their area.
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How do I find the time in a city in Nunavut?
Search the city list on this page. Each place has its own page with the live local time, sunrise and sunset, and the time difference from where you are.